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Dmitry Orlov Bio

A mobile, physical and offensive-minded defenseman, Orlov is versatile enough to do just about anything asked of him on the ice.

A second-round pick (No. 55) of the Washington Capitals in the 2009 NHL Draft, Orlov made his debut with the Capitals near the end of the 2010-11 season, and his arrival was worth the wait.

A mobile, physical and offensive-minded defenseman, Orlov is versatile enough to do just about anything asked of him on the ice.

A second-round pick (No. 55) of the Washington Capitals in the 2009 NHL Draft, Orlov made his debut with the Capitals near the end of the 2010-11 season, and his arrival was worth the wait.

Before coming to North America, he had helped Russia win the World Junior Championship in 2011, earning all-tournament honors after scoring a goal and nine points in seven games.

Following his season with Metallurg Novokuznetsk in the Kontinental Hockey League in 2010-11, Orlov joined the Capitals and was assigned to Hershey of the American Hockey League, scoring two goals and nine points in 19 games.

Orlov appeared to make a breakthrough in 2011-12, appearing in 60 games with Washington, but injuries slowed him the following season, when he played in five NHL games.

After appearing in 54 games with Washington in 2013-14, Orlov broke his wrist while playing for Russia at the 2014 World Championship and had pins inserted during surgery. He had the pins removed in July 2014 but developed an infection that set back his rehabilitation. Orlov ended up missing the entire 2014-15 NHL season.

He returned for 2015-16, making the opening-night roster and finally showcasing his game for a full NHL season. He played in all 82 games and had eight goals and 29 points.

In 2016 Orlov was Washington's nominee for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, awarded to the player best exemplifying "perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey."